European Home Vista 42 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Direct vent gas fireplace
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Warning:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Safety Notice:

Glass doors on gas fireplaces are extremely hot while the fireplace is on and remain hot even after
the fireplace has been turned off. Safety screens are available and can reduce the risks of severe
burns. Please keep children away from the fireplace at all times.

For Your Safety:

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
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Vista 42

Direct Vent

Gas Fireplace
Installation,
Operation and
Maintenance
Manual
Warning:
If the information in
these instructions is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing prop-
erty damage, personal injury or death.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
Installer: Leave this manual with
the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for
future reference.
department.

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  • Page 1: Direct Vent

    Vista 42 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Warning: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty damage, personal injury or death. Warning: WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace Warning: Read this manual before installing, operating or troubleshooting this appliance. Please retain this owner's manual for future reference. Table of Contents Top Vent, Wall mounted termination (45° corner) ....13 Safety Alert Key Top Vent, Wall mounted termination (-45° corner) ..... 13 Introduction ....................
  • Page 3: Safety Alert Key

    We strongly encourage you to read and carefully follow the instructions laid The Vista 42 is rated for natural gas or propane at 32,000 BTU/Hr. (9.38 out in this Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual and retain it for kilowatts) input.
  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Checklist The Vista 42 direct vent fireplace must be installed in accordance with these  Determine the desired install location of your fireplace. instructions. Carefully read all the instructions in this manual first. Consult ...
  • Page 5: Section 1: Installation Overview And Product Dimensions

    Please review the Installation Checklist on page 4 for general information on preparing for a successful installation of your fireplace. The Vista 42 fireplace may be installed in any location that maintains proper clearances to air conditioning ducts, electrical wiring and plumbing. Safety, as well as efficiency of operation, should be considered when selecting the fireplace location.
  • Page 6: Section 2: Framing The Fireplace

    Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 2: Framing Frame in the enclosure for the unit with framing materials. The framed opening for the assembled fireplace is 42" wide, x 461/2" high x 215/8" deep, see Figure 2 Top Vent...
  • Page 7: Clearances

    Installing The Standoffs When installing a shelf over the top of the fireplaces, the following must be observed: To avoid elevated mantel temperatures, all Vista 42-Series gas fireplaces are required to have the supplied standoffs installed. For Rear Vent applications, the minimum clearance is 1" from the rear of the fireplace The fireplace is supplied with two standoffs.
  • Page 8: Section 3: The Direct Vent System

    ONLY. L.P equipped fireplaces see Figure17b. for possible vent Use the following instructions to convert an Vista 42 for Rear Vent use: configuration. 1. Remove the Rear flue cover and gasket (5" and 8") on the flue outlet, as shown in Figure 9.
  • Page 9: Section 3-2: Installing A Roof Mounted Termination

    Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-2: INSTALLING A ROOF MOUNTED DIRECT VENT TERMINATION PVTK1 (PVTK-1) Termination This section applies to installations where the direct vent termination will be 2’ min. roof mounted. Support ring Section 3-2-1: VENTING LAYOUT...
  • Page 10: Standard Roof Vent (One Elbows No Offsets)

    Max.  European Home recommends the use of a flex section for the final pipe connected directly to the fireplace offering greater flexibility of installation and absorption of movement.
  • Page 11: Section 3-3: Installing A Wall Mounted Termination

    Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-3: INSTALLING A WALL MOUNTED DIRECT VENT 4). Installation of termination from inside structure TERMINATION A Termination with a MOSR Frame is installed from the inside of the structure. These This section applies to installations where the direct vent termination will be are commonly used in high-rise construction.
  • Page 12: Section 3-3-1: Venting Layout

    All through-the-wall terminations beyond 36 horizontal inches and 46 vertical the venting graph parameters, please  contact European Home for power inches of the fireplace must have either a European Home RHS8 Heat Shield venting options. or a European Home RHS101 Heat Shield installed. See Section 3-3-3. ...
  • Page 13: Top Vent, Wall Mounted Termination (45° Corner)

    Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation 45° Corner Installation. Attach an PEL-45 (45° elbow) directly onto the flue collar. Cut the PXT-20 to suit, and attach it to the PEL-45. Slide the fireplace into position and attach to the termination.
  • Page 14: Rear Vent, Wall Mounted Termination Graph

    Figure 17b. Rear vented, wall-mounted multi-elbow termination installation. Installation for Vista 42 must have a minimum vertical rise of 52". The vent run must comply with the Venting Graph for rear vent, wall- mounted Unacceptable vent run 52”...
  • Page 15: Section 3-3-2: Venting Components

    Place the springs, supplied with the pipe kit, between the outer and inner  pipes to keep the pipes separate and avoid any possible hot spots. European Home recommends the use of a flex section for the final pipe  connected directly to the fireplace offering greater flexibility of installation and absorption of movement.
  • Page 16: Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields

    Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Section 3-3-3: Heat Shields Installing a Wall Mounted RHS101 Heat Shield. Installing a Wall Mounted RHS8 Heat shield The RHS101 Heat shield MUST be used where the RHS8 Termination (Figure 19 and 19a) CANNOT be used. Use the RHS101 within 36" horizontal or 46" vertical.
  • Page 17: Section 4: Wiring

    Section 4: Wiring Wiring for the optional Fan Kit All Vista 42 fireplaces may be equipped with optional fan kits for circulating heat into the living space. Installations in Canada which employ the fans must be electrically grounded in accordance with CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and/or Local Codes.
  • Page 18: Section 5: Installing The Gas Line

    DO NOT connect the fireplace to pres- sures in excess of 1/2lb. This will damage the gas control valve.  European Home requires a service shut off valve be located in an accessible location to isolate the gas supply. ...
  • Page 19: Section 6: Finishing

    Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace Installation Installation Section 6: Finishing Finishing Around the Fireplace Painting Special care is recommended by the Master Painters and Decorators Association, when Combustible mantels and mouldings may be safely installed over the top and on the...
  • Page 20: Section 7: Installing And Removing The Door

    Section 7: Installing and Removing the Door Removing the door: The Vista 42 doors are removed in a few simple steps. Follow the steps below to remove the horizontal access panel, unlatch the door buckles and remove the door. Step 5: Replace in reverse order.
  • Page 21: Section 8: Operation

    Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace Operation Installation Section 8: Operation For Your Safety - READ BEFORE LIGHTING: with American Flame Electronic Ignition WARNING! If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 22: Section 9: Maintenance

    Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace Maintenance Section 9: Maintenance Lighting instructions See pages 21. General Cleaning Have the fireplace and installation inspected yearly. The inspection must When the fireplace is first activated, there may be some smoking and a visible film ...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace Maintenance Troubleshooting: (SIT - IPI Electronic) 1. Locate the lead to the battery backup, (remove) (Refer to schematic, below) 2. Locate the AC/DC wall transformer, (Unplug connector) (Refer to schematic, below) Spare Parts List Vista 42...
  • Page 24: Termination Locations

    Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix A - Termination Locations A = clearance to the termination frame above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [16 (2.1 m) minimum] inches (41 cm) minimum] P = c l e a r a n c e u n d e r v e r a n d a , p o r c h , d e c k , o r b a l c o n y...
  • Page 25: Warranty

    The duration of any implied warranty with respect to this European Home Gas Appliance is limited to the duration of the foregoing warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above may not apply to you.
  • Page 26: State Of Massachusetts

    Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace Appendix C - State of Massachusetts Amendment (Gas Fireplace / Equipment sold in the State of Massachusetts) 5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10 (1) Revise NFPA-54 section 10.5.4.2 by adding a second exception as follows:...
  • Page 27 Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace Notes Page 27 rev. 110201...
  • Page 28 Vista 42 Indoor Gas Fireplace EUROPEAN HOME a division of Europa Ja, Inc. 376 Washington St. Suite 203 Malden, MA 02148 tel: 781/324-8383 fax: 781/324-8384 www.europeanhome.com Page 28 rev. 110201...

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